Check out this VINTAGE picture of Bill “The Buddha” Dickens on bass during his high school days. Richard Reed is on drums.

Interesting 7 String Basses !! Long time friends and associates Bill Dickens and Bill Bartonili at 2018 NAMM sporting these 7 string basses, with Bill’s Signature custom electronics 🙂

A VERY SPECIAL THANKS goes out to Willie J Moss Jr. bassist for making these videos possible on his cell phone, holding it steady and providing the commentary notes for this event from his perspective. Pre-show – The first video is Bill just warming up and getting some levels. He was coming stereo out of […]

Here are some photos and videos of Leo Nocentelli & Bill performing at the house of blues Anaheim California. This January 25th performance was for a fundraiser by Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers  for his music school With Brandon Niederauer, Leo Nocentelli and Bill “Buddha” Dickens. Videos & commentary Courtesy of  Willie J […]

The “FUNKIN’ TRUTH” comes to the MINT NAMM JAM 2018 on Saturday, January 27th. & Doors open @ 8:00pm 6010 W Pico Blvd. 90035 CA   Phone: (323) 954-9400 Join us for our annual NAMM JAM with The FUNKIN TRUTH featuring Leo Nocentelli (The Meters) Bill “The Buddah” Dickens, Felix Pollard, Albert Margolis plus Special […]

I will be performing with Leo Nocentelli at the House of Blues on Friday, January 26 in Anaheim, California House of Blues – Anahiem, CA 400 Disney Way #337,Anaheim, CA 92802714-520-2304

Had a great time performing with Mary Wilson from the Supremes last night. Donzell Davis Bill Dickens,playing with you and my brother Keith Henderson was the best New Years gift I could ever have. You and Keith are truly amazing . You cats played Mary’s show like you’ve played it many times before, and that […]

From left to right; John Gros, Khris Royal, Stanton Moore, Sam Williams, Leo Nocentelli, Bill Dickens and Erica Falls. 3 videos captured on Thanksgiving @ Tipitina’s with Leo Nocentelli & Bill Dickens At last night’s show with Leo Nocentelli, Bill was playing through this system.

THE FUNKIN’ TRUTH – Celebrating 40 years of Music at Tipitina’s with Grammy Lifetime Award Recipient and 2018 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominee, Leo Nocentelli With Stanton Moore, Big Sam, John “Papa” Gros, Bill “The Buddha” Dickens, Khris Royal and vocalist Erica Falls November 25th 9:00pm Showtime: 10:00pm For tickets CLICK HERE

  I was at the Victor Wooten clinic this evening and enjoyed myself. Victor even asked me to sit in and play. I’m very grateful to him for everything he’s done for me. Victor Wooten and Bill Dickens demonstrating some groove techniques at the free Victor Wooten Bass Clinic at Sam Ash Music Lombard, IL […]